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Thursday: Free Slurpees at 7-Eleven

This year, 7-Eleven is giving away bigger free Slurpees to celebrate 7/11.

By Beth Lawton

The convenience store chain 7-Eleven continues its annual tradition on Thursday, July 11, by offering free Slurpees to customers.

7-Eleven patrons will be given a free 12-ounce Slurpee drink between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday. This is an increase in size from last year, when the store gave away free 7.11-ounce Slurpees — about 7 million of them.

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7-Eleven is celebrating its 86th birthday this year. The Slurpee drink has been around for 46 years.

7-Eleven has 27 locations in Arlington, including eight stores in and around the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor.

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